We’ve had a great trip through Myanmar managed by Mysterious Myanmar Tours. Lion (Myint Swe) responded to our specific requirements and adapted the tour elements to maximise our walking and provide a few days to ourselves to explore. The accommodation was excellent – varying from homestays at local farms to luxurious accommodation at Inle Lake, Bagan and our last night in Yangon. The guides were excellent with lots of local knowledge. Our tour included a few days in Yangon then Mandalay (which is a very busy crowded place but the river trip to Mingun to seethe huge stupa and bell was great. The all day river trip from Mandalay to Bagan was a great way to see the river and surrounds. Bagan was excellent – lots of 11th / 12th century stupas and great views across the flats to all the other stupas. The three day walk from Kalaw to Lake Inle was excellent – through some forests and lots of productive farms with water buffalo wallowing or pulling carts and great homestays with far to much food. Lake Inle was magic – floating tomato gardens, unique fishing practices, great markets and small industries. Naungshwe was great discovering a huge gift procession for the monastery on our unplanned day. Thanks Lion for great adventure.
